Grandma's Crispy Date and Pecan Cookies

These scrumptiously sweet treats deliver crispy rice, sweet dates, and nutty pecans in each bite and are ready in just 20 minutes.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 93 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup shredded coconut, or as needed
• 0.5 cup chopped pecans
• 0.5 cup margarine, softened
• 0.5 pound chopped dates
• 2.5 cups crispy rice cereal (such as Rice Krispies®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place coconut in a shallow bowl.

Step 2

Stir sugar, margarine, and eggs together in a heavy skillet on the stove, with the burner off. Add pecans and dates. Cook over medium heat, stirring continuously, until thickened, about 10 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in rice cereal and vanilla extract. Remove from the heat and quickly roll mixture into 1-inch balls. Roll balls in coconut to coat and place on waxed paper to cool.